DMC 931 — Antique Blue Medium

• DMC 3839

  Lavender Blue Medium

  ΔE 5.4

• DMC 799

  Delft Blue Medium

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 322

  Baby Blue Dark

  ΔE 6.2

• DMC 825

  Blue Dark

  ΔE 6.4

• DMC 793

  Cornflower Blue Medium

  ΔE 7.8

• DMC 3838

  Lavender Blue Dark

  ΔE 8.2

• DMC 3760

  Wedgewood Medium

  ΔE 8.5

• DMC 334

  Baby Blue Medium

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 826

  Blue Medium

  ΔE 9.1

• DMC 161

  Blue Gray

  ΔE 9.2

• DMC 517

  Wedgewood Dark

  ΔE 10.3

• DMC 518

  Wedgewood Light

  ΔE 10.4

Frequently asked questions

What color is DMC 931?

DMC 931 is Antique Blue Medium, a medium blue shade of DMC six-strand cotton embroidery floss. On screen it reads as #6A859E — RGB 106, 133, 158 and HSL 209°, 21%, 52% — and it falls in the blues range of the DMC chart. On-screen color is an approximation, so confirm against a physical shade card.

What DMC number is Antique Blue Medium?

Antique Blue Medium is DMC 931, and it converts to Anchor 1034. When you're buying floss, search by the number — DMC organizes its range by code, and thread names aren't always printed on the skein.

What Anchor color is equivalent to DMC 931?

DMC 931 (Antique Blue Medium) converts to Anchor 1034. Cross-brand conversions are the closest available match, not an identical thread — DMC and Anchor shades can differ slightly, so check a physical shade card for colors that matter.

What is the hex code for DMC 931?

DMC 931 (Antique Blue Medium) is #6A859E in hex — that's RGB 106, 133, 158 or HSL 209°, 21%, 52%. These are an approximation of the floss for on-screen preview; real thread color varies, so check a shade card before buying.

How do I shade with DMC 931?

To build dimension, flank DMC 931 (52% lightness) with a lighter and a darker neighbor: Lavender Blue Medium (DMC 3839) sits at 58% for highlights, and Blue Dark (DMC 825) at 46% for shadows. All three are perceptually close, so they read as one smooth gradient rather than a visible jump.

Which DMC colors are closest to 931?

The perceptually nearest DMC shades to 931 are Lavender Blue Medium (DMC 3839), Delft Blue Medium (DMC 799), Baby Blue Dark (DMC 322), ranked by CIEDE2000 color distance. They're useful for shading and blending, or as a substitute when 931 is out of stock.